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If You're a First-Time Dog Owner...
If you're a first-time dog parent, you want to choose an easy breed that will help ease you into your new role. It's difficult to find a more friendly and happy-go-lucky breed than the Labrador retriever. Vet Street asked 218 veterinarians and animal professionals which breeds they thought were best for newbies, and Labs were tops on the list. Often chosen as service or therapy dogs, Labs are smart, easily trained and deeply loyal. They are great family dogs, which is why we're not surprised that they're considered the most popular breed in the U.S. MORE: U.S. Labrador Retriever Rescue Groups